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Greta Gerwig’s portrayal of womanhood provides representation
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Representation in movies is something everyone seeks, yet is often lacking. Just because a movie has a “strong female lead” or passes the Bechdel test does not mean that it accurately encapsulates the full scope of femininity in the way that countless other topics have been. So rarely does the female mind get the…
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Disney shifts from formula in “Encanto”
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Disney’s latest animated film, “Encanto”, uses its medium to its advantage more than the average CGI release. It takes place in Colombia and focuses on the Madrigal family. The Madrigal family lives in a sentient magical house, and each member of the family is given a supernatural gift at the age of five. At…
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Trump’s fraud claims are damaging to democracy
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Joe Biden has been declared the winner of the election. Most sensible people looked at the electoral college and realized that a Biden victory is inevitable. However, certain people, most prominently current Pres. Donald Trump, continue to undermine the integrity of the democratic process by claiming voter fraud conspiracies without merit. The United States…
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“Hidden Figures” promotes representation in the film industry
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Turning a dramatic story of American history into a fun and family friendly movie, while still bringing to light major social issues in America then and now, “Hidden Figures” deservedly rose to the top of the box office on Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend. The movie tells the long unknown story of Katherine Johnson…